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certification could also include the design and construction standards for lawn removal and <br /> replacement. This approach is promoted by FL DEP in the model bylaw for the Protection of <br /> Water Quality and Quantity. All persons providing landscape maintenance services for hire <br /> are required to complete training in Florida-Friendly Landscape Practices. <br /> Pros: Requiring training and best management practices from lawn care providers could <br /> increase awareness of the issues, and promote a reduction in fertilizer use. <br /> Cons: There are questions about the enforcement of such a bylaw and the ability to fund the <br /> oversight of the training and certification. This could be discussed with the Barnstable <br /> County Extension Service. <br /> Ability to Measure Load Reduction: A load reduction from changed lawn care practices <br /> can be estimated,with a contingency based on the level of buy-in and long term cooperation <br /> expected from the lawn care providers. <br /> Effectiveness: Moderate <br /> Non-Regulatory Options <br /> 8. Develop a"Lawn Sense" or"Bay Sense program to promote the proper management of <br /> lawn areas. Property owners could join once they agree to adopt a series of lawn care <br /> practices that reduce nitrogen application. Different tiers of membership could be achieved. <br /> For example, someone who removes lawn area could achieve greater recognition. <br /> Pros: Such a program would work well with the other regulatory and outreach options <br /> discussed here. It also provides recognition to those homeowners and businesses that are <br /> improving their practices,potentially increasing the peer pressure on other property owners. <br /> Cons: There are questions on the long term viability of such a program that require further <br /> research and assessment to determine how it can be sustained. There are also issues with the <br /> cost of implementing the program. <br /> Ability to Measure Load Reduction: The nitrogen loading reductions can be readily <br /> quantified based on the expected changes in lawn care practices. <br /> Effectiveness: Moderate to High <br /> 9. Certify and/or promote nurseries and stores that promote Lawn Sense or Bay Sense products. <br /> Arrangements could be made with businesses and distributors to develop discounted prices <br /> for appropriate products. Funding opportunities to support this option are outlined under <br /> #13. <br /> Pros: A partnership with the firms providing lawn care products can support the other <br /> programs described here and further build on the acceptance of alternative lawn care <br /> practices as an acceptable component of a TMDL management plan <br /> Pleasant Bay Fertilizer Management Plan C-4 Horsley Witten Group,Inc. <br /> Final Report December 2010 <br />